pedestrian crossings by hawkwell driving school hockley

“You must not overtake within the controlled area (zigzags) the moving motor vehicle nearest the crossing or a stationary vehicle that has stopped to give way to pedestrians”

Approaching: “You must not overtake (on the zigzag markings) on the approach to a pedestrian crossing - the nearest moving motor vehicle to the crossing or any vehicle which has stopped to give way to pedestrians”. This means that: you can overtake a cyclist on the approach unless he has stopped to let a pedestrian across

Be very careful at night near crossings and be very sure that there is no-one about to cross if you are overtaking a traffic queue on a two lane approach to a crossing. If there is a traffic queue on the other side of the road and you are approaching a crossing you may need to stop anyway just to make sure that there isn't a child beginning to cross between the queue of cars.

Zebras have stripes. Check them out well ahead and be prepared to stop if there is a hint of anyone crossing.

Puffins have steady amber.

Pelicans have flashing amber (you can go if clear).

Toucans are for pedestrians and cyclists (two can go together).

Light controlled crossings can change as soon as the button is pressed -

So Beware